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Trent Alexander-Arnold confirms Liverpool exit in emotional statement ahead of Real Madrid free transfer
Trent Alexander-Arnold has announced that he’s leaving Liverpool. The right-back has won every major honour possible at his boyhood club and is now expected to complete a move to Real Madrid. Alexander-Arnold has confirmed his Liverpool exit this summerGetty talkSPORT reported the move in March, and it is understood that he will sign a five-year deal at Los Blancos this summer. Taking to social media on Monday morning, Alexander-Arnold said: “After 20 years at Liverpool Football Club, now is the time for me to confirm that I will be leaving at the end of the season. “This is easily the hardest decision I’ve ever made in my life. “I know many of you have wondered why or been frustrated that I haven’t spoken about this yet, but it was always my intention to keep my full focus on the team’s best interests, which was securing No.20. “This club has been my whole life – my whole world – for 20 years. From the Academy right through until now, the support and love I have felt from everyone inside and outside of the club will stay with me forever. I will forever be in debt to you all. “But, I have never known anything else and this decision is about experiencing a new challenge, taking myself out of my comfort zone and pushing myself both professionally and personally. “I’ve given my all every single day I’ve been at this club, and I hope you feel like I’ve given back to you during my time here. “From the bottom of my heart, I thank everybody – my coaches, my managers, my teammates, the staff and our incredible supporters – for the last 20 years. “I’ve been blessed enough to live out my dreams here and I will never, ever take for granted the special moments I’ve been fortunate enough to have lived through with you all. My love for this club will never die.” Liverpool also released a statement that read: “Trent Alexander-Arnold has informed Liverpool FC of his intention to leave the club this summer upon the expiry of his current contract. Alexander-Arnold will leave Liverpool as a two-time Premier League winnerGetty “The 26-year-old will bring his two-decade-long association with the Reds to an end having made the decision to depart Anfield once his deal ceases on June 30, 2025.” talkSPORT understands Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes made a new deal for Alexander-Arnold his number one priority when he joined in 2024 after appointing Arne Slot. The contract offers were significant and there’s an acknowledgment that it’s not about money. Richard and Liverpool showed intent, but ultimately the one thing the club couldn’t offer Alexander-Arnold is a new experience. Furthermore, Liverpool haven’t released him early and Madrid must pay if they want him to play at the Club World Cup this summer. Alexander-Arnold came through the Liverpool academy and made his first-team debut in October 2016. Alexander-Arnold has won it all with his boyhood clubGetty Images - Getty He quickly became their first-choice right-back and was part of their Champions League winning squad in 2019. The first of his two Premier League titles was won a year later after UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup successes. Alexander-Arnold has also lifted the FA Cup and two Carabao Cups. The 26-year-old won his second league title when Liverpool thrashed Tottenham 5-1 at the end of April. Alexander-Arnold made his 352nd appearance for the Reds on Sunday in their 3-1 defeat at Chelsea. His final match in Liverpool colours looks set to come on the final day of the season when they face Crystal Palace at Anfield on May 25. The England international will then complete his move to Madrid, where he will become teammates with compatriot Jude Bellingham. Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Federico Valverde are also among the notable names he will play alongside. The Club World Cup, which begins on June 14, could very well offer fans a first glimpse of Alexander-Arnold donning the Madrid kit. Madrid have been drawn in Group H with Al Hilal, Pachuca and Red Bull Salzburg.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has announced that he’s leaving Liverpool.
The right-back has won every major honour possible at his boyhood club and is now expected to complete a move to Real Madrid.
talkSPORT reported the move in March, and it is understood that he will sign a five-year deal at Los Blancos this summer.
Taking to social media on Monday morning, Alexander-Arnold said: “After 20 years at Liverpool Football Club, now is the time for me to confirm that I will be leaving at the end of the season.
“This is easily the hardest decision I’ve ever made in my life.
“I know many of you have wondered why or been frustrated that I haven’t spoken about this yet, but it was always my intention to keep my full focus on the team’s best interests, which was securing No.20.
“This club has been my whole life – my whole world – for 20 years. From the Academy right through until now, the support and love I have felt from everyone inside and outside of the club will stay with me forever. I will forever be in debt to you all.
“But, I have never known anything else and this decision is about experiencing a new challenge, taking myself out of my comfort zone and pushing myself both professionally and personally.
“I’ve given my all every single day I’ve been at this club, and I hope you feel like I’ve given back to you during my time here.
“From the bottom of my heart, I thank everybody – my coaches, my managers, my teammates, the staff and our incredible supporters – for the last 20 years.
“I’ve been blessed enough to live out my dreams here and I will never, ever take for granted the special moments I’ve been fortunate enough to have lived through with you all. My love for this club will never die.”
Liverpool also released a statement that read: “Trent Alexander-Arnold has informed Liverpool FC of his intention to leave the club this summer upon the expiry of his current contract.
“The 26-year-old will bring his two-decade-long association with the Reds to an end having made the decision to depart Anfield once his deal ceases on June 30, 2025.”
talkSPORT understands Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes made a new deal for Alexander-Arnold his number one priority when he joined in 2024 after appointing Arne Slot.
The contract offers were significant and there’s an acknowledgment that it’s not about money.
Richard and Liverpool showed intent, but ultimately the one thing the club couldn’t offer Alexander-Arnold is a new experience.
Furthermore, Liverpool haven’t released him early and Madrid must pay if they want him to play at the Club World Cup this summer.
Alexander-Arnold came through the Liverpool academy and made his first-team debut in October 2016.
He quickly became their first-choice right-back and was part of their Champions League winning squad in 2019.
The first of his two Premier League titles was won a year later after UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup successes.
Alexander-Arnold has also lifted the FA Cup and two Carabao Cups.
The 26-year-old won his second league title when Liverpool thrashed Tottenham 5-1 at the end of April.
Alexander-Arnold made his 352nd appearance for the Reds on Sunday in their 3-1 defeat at Chelsea.
His final match in Liverpool colours looks set to come on the final day of the season when they face Crystal Palace at Anfield on May 25.
The England international will then complete his move to Madrid, where he will become teammates with compatriot Jude Bellingham.
Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Federico Valverde are also among the notable names he will play alongside.
The Club World Cup, which begins on June 14, could very well offer fans a first glimpse of Alexander-Arnold donning the Madrid kit.
Madrid have been drawn in Group H with Al Hilal, Pachuca and Red Bull Salzburg.
